::.. MAULANA AZAD INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES ..::

Dental Health for Public

	Dental Floss		Oral Habits of Compulsion		Tooth Brushing Technique
	Thumb Sucking		Bruxism		Periodontal Disease

What are the Signs & Symptoms of Periodontal Diseases ?

	Red, swollen, puffy gums
	Tendency for gums to bleed, particularly with tooth brushing and glossing
	Tender, sore gums
	Tooth sensitivity to temperature extremes
	Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
	Pain during chewing
	Mobile teeth
	Shrunken, re ceding gum line - gingival recession
	Pockets or gaps between the teeth and the gums
	Abscesses, or pockets of infection - gingival or periodontal abscess
	Pus oozing from the gums or between the teeth